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Denison SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Denison University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Denison University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 1330

The average composite SAT score for admitted Denison University freshman is 1330 out of 1600. Denison students have the 127th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1330 is in the 90th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1230 to 1430

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1230 to 1430. The 75th percentile score is 1430 while the 25th percentile score is 1230.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Denison but we estimate it to be around a 1130 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 680

The average score for Denison students on the math portion of the SAT is 680 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 620 and the 75th percentile score 740.

Average SAT Reading Score 650

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 610 to 690 and the average score for Denison University students is 650.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

28 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Denison University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Denison University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 28.3%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.76.

Can I get into Denison with a 1430 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1430 or higher is very competitive at Denison and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an above average chance of acceptance, around 42% or higher but admission is competitive.

Can I get into Denison with a 1330 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1330 to 1420 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 28% to 41%.

Can I get into Denison with a 1230 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1230 to 1320 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 17% to 27% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Denison with a 1130 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1130 to 1220 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 16% chance of admission to Denison. SAT scores below 1130 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class
Admission chances to Denison University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 69%
1590 67%
1580 66%
1570 64%
1560 63%
1550 61%
1540 60%
1530 58%
1520 57%
1510 55%
1500 54%
1490 52%
1480 50%
1470 49%
1460 47%
1450 46%
1440 44%
1430 42%
1420 41%
1410 39%
1400 38%
1390 36%
1380 35%
1370 33%
1360 32%
1350 31%
1340 29%
1330 28%
1320 27%
1310 25%
1300 24%
1290 23%
1280 22%
1270 21%
1260 20%
1250 19%
1240 18%
1230 17%
1220 16%
1210 15%
1200 14%
1190 14%
1180 13%
1170 12%
1160 12%
1150 11%
1140 10%
1130 10%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=202523 IPEDS survey data for Denison University.